RCA Victor Transistor Radio with Case, 1950-1960

THF176840 / RCA Victor Transistor Radio with Case, 1950-1960
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Artifact Overview

The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Transistor radio

Date Made

1950-1960

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.53

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Color

Brown
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in (Radio)
Width: 5.5 in (Radio)
Length: 2 in (Radio)
Height: 6.25 in (Case)
Width: 8.5 in (Case)
Length: 2.25 in (Case)

Inscriptions

on front of radio: RCA VICTOR on front of case: HSF JR.
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